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Marla and I have always been interested in World War II and the Normandy beaches so this Uniworld Seine River Cruise looked wonderful. Uniworld cruises are for the traveler desiring top level guides well versed in the history of an area…or for the traveler desiring to relax on…
Our friend, Pramod Shah, passed away. His company, Universal Overseas, was a very important resource from India for Wesco Fabrics. We first with Pramod during an early trip to Brussels for a decorative textile trade fair. The sad news brought back a rush of memories of the past…
Happy Birthday Stacy! You are a beautiful light who brings wonderful happiness to Mom & Dad and your family. Two beauties! Dinner at Javier’s in Dallas. We all were missing Vaughan who was at Auburn University and Stan overseas for work. The glow of sunset at the Lake…
Paris is famous for beautiful doors. We walked by this striking purple door on the Rue du bac. Walking around Paris is a veritable history lesson. This is a memorial plaque for Roger Connan, a French Resistance fighter executed by the Germans at the age of 23 during the liberation…
We stayed in Paris for two nights before departing on a Uniworld Seine River cruise in August. Paris museum visits are always on our itinerary. There are 136 museums in Paris, but we opted for one of our very favorites, Musée d’Orsay, as there are always new…
Marla and I stayed in Paris before taking a Seine River cruise with Uniworld last month. We have stayed at many Paris hotels after 45+ visits over the years, usually in the 6th, 7th, or the 5th arrondissements. Marla tasked me to find a new place for our Paris trip…
Exploring Carcassonne is like being in a medieval fantasy novel. We booked a tour which started outside the Narbonnaise Gate. This was a great way to get an understanding of the history and features of this formidable fortified complex. The castle is very crowded during the day with visitors from…
I drew pictures of castles as a small boy and visiting the ancient fortified city of Carcassonne on a bike tour in 2013 was very special. I knew Marla would be intrigued as well. I booked Hotel de la Cite for our visit this year. At the time I was…
Marla and I were long overdo for a visit to Vail, Colorado, a true favorite of ours in the summer months. We had tickets for two evenings of dance performances during the Vail Dance Festival. We love staying at Manor Vail Lodge, within easy walking distance of Vail Village, Golden…
The press is full of stories about overtourism today. We all hear reports about huge crowds in the world’s beautiful cities. Paris tourism has been on a big upswing since 2024 when millions watched the Paris Olympics. The question is…”Is Paris too crowded and should…